Crispiest Potato Chips
- 25 min
- Serves 1
- 4 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. Homemade potato chips that are light, crunchy, and low‑calorie. Thinly sliced potatoes are tossed with a hint of baking soda and olive oil spray, then air‑fried or baked to golden perfection.
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Method
Preheat an air fryer or conventional oven to 400°F (400°F).
Wash the potatoes, then slice them very thin—about 1 mm thick—into even rounds or sticks.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Slices are even and very thin. Keeping slices uniform helps them crisp at the same rate.
Place the sliced potatoes in a bowl, lightly spray with olive oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
Add the baking soda and toss gently until each slice is evenly coated; the soda helps create extra crispness.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Each slice has a light, even coating. Toss gently to keep the thin slices intact.
Arrange the coated potato slices in a single layer on the air‑fryer basket or a baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap.
Air‑fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through, or bake in the oven for the same time, until the edges are golden and the chips are crisp.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Edges are golden and chips feel crisp. Leave space between slices so hot air can circulate.
If any chips are not yet fully crisp, continue cooking in 2‑minute increments, checking frequently to avoid burning.
Remove the chips from the heat, transfer to a cooling rack, and let them cool for 2–3 minutes; they will continue to crisp as they cool.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chips firm as they cool. Spread them out on the rack so steam can escape.
Taste and add additional salt if desired, then serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Tips while you cook
- Slice uniformly
- Cut potatoes to about 1 mm thickness.
- Avoid overlap
- Arrange slices in a single layer without overlapping on the basket or sheet.
- Finish with short increments
- If chips aren’t fully crisp, cook in 2‑minute increments, checking frequently.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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